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Afternoon walk leads to heroic act

A last minute decision to go for a walk on Moturiki Island, led to Adrian Hopcroft saving a girl from falling off the blowhole. 'It was pretty scary stuff we... Read More

Council discusses future of parking in Tauranga

To ensure that parking in Tauranga is managed effectively Tauranga City Council has been investigating the parking issues and challenges facing Tauranga. Yesterday,... Read More

Crash blocking Welcome Bay Road

UPDATE 4.30PM: No one has been injured following a crash along Welcome Bay this afternoon. Police were called to the incident on Welcome Bay Road between Ranginui... Read More

The new and improved Papamoa Domain

The four month Papamoa Domain project has officially finished, just in time for the summer months. Work in the domain included realignment of a section of the... Read More

Changes to Matapihi Road for motorists

There are temporary changes to the road layout for Matapihi Road and Owens Place for motorists approaching the Bayfair roundabout, as part of the Bay Link project. The... Read More

SH2 pothole damages multiple cars

Frustrated motorists are out of pocket after hitting a substantial pothole on State Highway 2 between Bayfair and Baypark. Dean and his wife Gayleen's car... Read More

Calls to delay travel as flooding closes roads

A number of roads remain closed around the Coromandel as the downpour continues and people are being asked to delay travel. The Metservice severe weather warning... Read More

Govt announces Suicide Prevention Office

The Government has announced a Suicide Prevention Office will be established to coordinate action already underway to reduce New Zealand's historically high rate... Read More

More than 8000 kiwifruit consumed during one day

Athletes at the Anchor AIMS Games are loving the juicy, sweet taste of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit. In one day alone, 8800 pieces of kiwifruit have been consumed.... Read More

Ella Williams secures Oceania slot for Tokyo 2020

Kiwi surfer Ella Williams has provisionally qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics securing the Oceania slot after placing the highest of the Oceania surfers at... Read More

Fatal bus crash: three witnesses sought

The investigation into a bus crash that claimed the lives of five Chinese nationals on SH 5 north of Rotorua last Wednesday continues. Next of kin have been notified... Read More

Unsung heroes – the Police Negotiation Team

The wanted man finally opens the door after nearly 12 hours of negotiation by phone. He sees police officers dressed in the black of the Armed Offenders Squad... Read More